Making a Dream Come True - Despite Hearing Loss, a Dancing Star is Born in China

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STAFA, Switzerland, June 12, 2017 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Tianjiao Zhang is one of the best dancers in China. Despite her profound

hearing loss, the 20-year-old artist is dancing at the highest level, and her

moving story has been showcased by the Sonova Group: an emotional portrait in

film about the young performer's life and dreams demonstrates how people with

hearing loss can live a life without limitations.

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"My heart beats along to rhythm when I hear music," says Tianjiao Zhang

enthusiastically. "Dancing is a wonderful thing and I feel the music in my

heart." Even as a child, the young dancer knew that there was only one career

for her, despite her profound hearing loss - and she has been supported in this

endeavour by her hearing aids, manufactured by the Sonova brand Phonak, which

she has been wearing since early childhood.

Tianjiao Zhang has had an exemplary career. At the age of 16, she became the

only competitor with hearing loss to represent China at a dance competition in

Ukraine - and went on to win. Having danced to victory by proving herself the

most talented artist in a very popular contest on Chinese television when she

was 17, Tianjiao Zhang now appears with a range of professional dance troupes

and gives ballet lessons to children.

This short film captures Tianjiao Zhang's route into professional dance:

Lights, camera, action!

More information: http://www.sonova.com/en/features/music-my-heart

Contact:

Media Relations

Michael Isaac

Phone: +41-58-928-33-24

Mobile: +41-79-420-29-56

Email: michael.isaac@sonova.com

Patrick Lehn

Phone: +41-58-928-33-23

Mobile: +41-79-410-82-84

E-Mail: patrick.lehn@sonova.com

Source: Sonova AG